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A drowning victim at Pactola Reservoir near Rapid City has been identified as a 20-year-old airman assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base. Airman First Class Weds Byssainthe drowned June 24, 2023, near the Pactola point Picnic Area.
South Dakota's fallen hero's bridge program conducts dedication ceremonies throughout the state. The program dedicates bridges to South Dakotans who were killed in combat or classified as missing in action. It's a joint effort between the Governor's office, state VA, and DOT.
The City of Custer is moving forward with plans to dump its wastewater into French Creek. That's despite county voters having recently declared the discharge a nuisance.
Governor Kristi Noem says her administration is talking to several candidates to take the position of chief of staff. Noem's most recent chief, Mark Miller, resigned earlier this month, days after her deputy chief of staff also left.
After a recount, Jason Salamun has been confirmed to be Rapid City's mayor. The count did not change results in any precinct.
The South Dakota Board of Regents has appointed Nathan Lukkes as the next executive director and CEO. Lukkes' prior experience includes terms as chief of staff and general counsel for the board, and roles in the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
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